SAT ? of the Day

Friday's answer: (1)

Correct!

Here's Why:

If N · = · , then by the commutative property of multiplication, N · = · . Multiplying each side of the latter equation by gives N · 1 = · 1, so N = .

Today's ?

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The world, accustomed to ------- whenever governments change hands, expected rioting and bloodshed; but the transition of power was remarkably ------- .

1. turmoil . . chaotic


2. harmony . . orderly


3. ceremony . . solemn


4. violence . . uneventful


5. splendor . . unpopular